Yesterday we learned about the ancient people of West Africa and how they grew to be an Empire. Today we are going to learn about their culture. Much of Ghana’s culture is still present in West Africa today. In fact, Ghana’s ideas have even made its way into American culture!!!! But how do they know about this culture? Where did they learn it from?
DO NOW: Create Flashcards for the following words: Oral History, Griots, Proverbs. Create the flashcards in the gFlash+ app. Use the group that already has your other vocal words (Remember, if you slide to the left and click edit, you can add more cards!) To find the definitions, go to the glossary in eBackpack. DO NOT USE GOOGLE!!!!!!!!!
CLASSWORK: Follow along with the lyrics as we listen to the song "I Can" by Nas.
"I Can"
Now, open "1.4 Oral Traditions" on eBackpack. We will complete some of the sheet together, and some on your own.
To complete the 2nd half, go to the following website http://www.pbs.org/wnet/africa/explore/index_html.html . Chose one of the regions in this section. CLICK PEOPLE. then go to FOLKLORE. select a myth to read, then answer the following questions on your classwork sheet.
"I Can"
[Chorus - 2x (Nas and Kids)]
I know I can (I know I can)
Be what I wanna be (be what I wanna be)
If I work hard at it (If I work hard at it)
I'll be where I wanna be (I'll be where I wanna be)
[Nas]
Be, be, 'fore we came to this country
We were kings and queens, never porch monkeys
There was empires in Africa called Kush
Timbuktu, where every race came to get books
To learn from black teachers who taught Greeks and Romans
Asian Arabs and gave them gold when
Gold was converted to money it all changed
Money then became empowerment for Europeans
The Persian military invaded
They heard about the gold, the teachings, and everything sacred
Africa was almost robbed naked
Slavery was money, so they began making slave ships
Egypt was the place that Alexander the Great went
He was so shocked at the mountains with black faces
Shot up they nose to impose what basically
Still goes on today, you see?
If the truth is told, the youth can grow
Then learn to survive until they gain control
Nobody says you have to be gangstas, hoes
Read more learn more, change the globe
Ghetto children, do your thing
Hold your head up, little man, you're a king
Young Princess when you get your wedding ring
Your man is saying "She's my queen"
I know I can (I know I can)
Be what I wanna be (be what I wanna be)
If I work hard at it (If I work hard at it)
I'll be where I wanna be (I'll be where I wanna be)
[Nas]
Be, be, 'fore we came to this country
We were kings and queens, never porch monkeys
There was empires in Africa called Kush
Timbuktu, where every race came to get books
To learn from black teachers who taught Greeks and Romans
Asian Arabs and gave them gold when
Gold was converted to money it all changed
Money then became empowerment for Europeans
The Persian military invaded
They heard about the gold, the teachings, and everything sacred
Africa was almost robbed naked
Slavery was money, so they began making slave ships
Egypt was the place that Alexander the Great went
He was so shocked at the mountains with black faces
Shot up they nose to impose what basically
Still goes on today, you see?
If the truth is told, the youth can grow
Then learn to survive until they gain control
Nobody says you have to be gangstas, hoes
Read more learn more, change the globe
Ghetto children, do your thing
Hold your head up, little man, you're a king
Young Princess when you get your wedding ring
Your man is saying "She's my queen"
Now, open "1.4 Oral Traditions" on eBackpack. We will complete some of the sheet together, and some on your own.
To complete the 2nd half, go to the following website http://www.pbs.org/wnet/africa/explore/index_html.html . Chose one of the regions in this section. CLICK PEOPLE. then go to FOLKLORE. select a myth to read, then answer the following questions on your classwork sheet.
HOMEWORK: Complete your classwork if not finished in class.
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